Freaty Review and Cherokee Allocation Debate 1902
The article discusses the last chance to obtain a gift allotment with title for Cherokee citizens under a treaty bill ratified August 7, 1902. It contrasts the treaty with the Curtis Act, notes the land allotment values, and outlines who supports the agreement among landholders and full bloods. It explains that allotments would be fairly shared, with titles and protections, while critics warn of restrictions and governance by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
United States
Wade
Nating
Cherokee money dispute as Curtis Act impact looms
The text argues over funding for Cherokee relief without appropriation and concerns about future provisions for Cherokee families. It notes potential consequences if treaties fail, the Cherokee land office opening, and parallels with Choctaw citizenship grants for Mississippians. It highlights eligibility, land titles, and the risk of derailing recognition by Washington authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defenne
Congress
Punctured Prisoner Windy Smith Shot During Escape
Bill Smith known as Windy Smith faced a preliminary hearing at Obeleea yesterday. After evidence officers planned to return him to Vinita. Windy fled and Barker pursued firing three shots, wounding Windy in the forearm left leg and thigh. He was hospitalized and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Windy
Dre
F. Fortner
Oliver Bagby
Louis Bagby
Barker
Territory banks named reserve agents for new national banks
The Seventh National Bank of New York and the First National Bank of Chicago were named reserve agents for the Prent National Bank of Ro t, Indian Territory. The Comptroller approved organizing the Fit National Bank of Spokogee with 25000 capital. J P Boyd of Watonyl TJ HM Jr Hy Masts Br J HH Bhig and William Johaston are incorporators, Inter State National Bank of Kansas City designated reserve agent for the Mirat National Bank of Chickesha, lodiso Territory. Conquered Britain malaria ad, Sleiwonr Liver purifier claims. Mrs McNaira Miss Aggie Chand lor Mr Jute Chandiar and Mr M M Smith attended the excursions.
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Seventh National Bank of New York
First National Bank of Chicago
Prent National Bank of
Rot
Indian Territory
Comptroller of Currency Meal
Fit National Bank of
Spokogee
J. P. Boyd
Watonyl TJ HM Jr
Hy Masts
Br. J
HH Bhig
William Johaston
Inter State National Bank
Coanar
Britain
McNaira
Aggie Chand ~Lor
Jute Chandiar
M. M. Smith
Excor
Sale of Frisco Peruna Fiends
The Rock Island admits consideration of absorbing the Frisco line. W H Moore confirms purchase talks and conditional approval from Rock Island officials. The Frisco deal hinges on profitability and extending the Rock Island system toward the southwest to the Pacific coast.
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Frisco
Peruna
Rock Island
W. H. Moore
Moore
Pacific
Crusade Against All Remedies Sold as Liquor Claim
A letter from U.S. Marshal Hackett and I. S. Attorney Wilkins warns of cider and certain medicines like Peruna being sold as intoxicants in the Central District. They urge enforcement to curb drunkenness and illicit sales, noting empty Peruna bottles in alleys and back streets, and call for public support to stop what they deem “rot gut” whiskey.
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Peruna
Wilkins Ie
B. ¥. Hackett
U. S
Central Dist
McAlester
Adi
Lone Star Route
Regal
Mao
Wiens
South McAlester
Vinita
Arkansas Annexation Dream in Vinita Election Texted
Fragmentary 1902 Arkansas Territory proposal text urges annexation of Indian Territory to Arkansas, arguing population, area, and governance benefits. Includes a public notice for Vinita special election on bonds for school buildings, detailing tax and bond terms and official procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roticela
Vinita
Cald
Tate
Vinum
W. C. Chambertin
Joseph A. Gill
United States Court
Indian Territory
Vienita
Sant of
Vija
Vieira
Viaita
United States
Indian Territory press comment favors treaty ratification
A press comment from Indian Territory papers outlines broad support for ratifying the treaty while noting Cherokee dissent and opposition from landholders and cattlemen. It highlights allotment and mineral provisions, asks voters where the allotment is, and argues ratification would raise land values and develop resources, urging citizens to approve.
Enrollment rejections affect Cherokee citizenship cases
United States commission has not notified the Cherokee tribal authorities of its decision denying enrollment to several applicants. Names include Charlee W Hormat al in Texas, William B Gomfert Vinita, Robert D Balstop Needmors, James H Pippin Claremore, Samuel F Barger Peirland, Many J KilIott Chouteau, Roth E Martin Pryor and others. The secretary is to proceed with further steps in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN States Commission
Jor
Charlee W Horm
Rhea's
Texas
Willian B Qomfert
Vinita
Robert D Balstop
Needmors
James H Pippin
Claremore
Samuel F. Barger
Peirland
Many J Kiliott
Chouteau
Roth
Frisco Sale Deal Reported Near Completion
Semi official rumors of a Frisco system absorption by Rock Island surround a Yor kum coup making Chicago and Eastern Illinois a Frisco property. The complex deal centers on stock payments and trust arrangements valued around 918,000,000 with preferred yields at 6 percent and common around 10 percent.
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Rock Island
Yorkum
Chicago
Eastern Illinois
Frisco
Nout
War trouble prompts mounted relief riders in action
Marahal Bennett receives a telegram from ex-chief Lopar Beecher about ongoing trouble. Nine mounted men are dispatched to assist. It is suspected that a bead of Boake Londiane is stirring their old enemy's trouble.
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Marahal Bennett Bes
Lopar[Beecher
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